Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review systems.
Replay technology will make its debut at The Championships for the 2025 edition.
Athletes are granted the ability to challenge certain calls made by the chair umpire, following the practice already in use at each of the US Open and the Australian Open.
This innovation will be accessible on the main stadium and the number one court for the duration of the tournament and on the other four featured courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This development comes just a year after the AELTC implemented ELC, which effectively ended the 147-year role of line judges.
Reviewable Decisions
Players will not be permitted to dispute the call of the electronic line calling, but are allowed to ask for the umpire to re-examine other decisions, including:
- If a ball has bounced twice.
- Whether a ball touched an opponent's racquet or person on the way past.
- Possible hindrance at the conclusion of a rally.
Importantly, there is an unlimited number on the number of reviews a competitor can initiate.
Practical Application
A recent example took place in a recent tournament recently, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the video challenge against his opponent.
The British player conceded it was a difficult situation for the official, but thought his opponent had "used the regulations quite well."
The umpire viewed a replay and ruled the player was responsible for interference, awarding the point to Medvedev.
Growing Trend
This technology are not exclusive to major tournaments. It was adopted at the US Open since 2023 and the Aussie Open since 2025.
Furthermore, it is increasingly prevalent on the women’s WTA Tour, and by next season the men's ATP Tour plans to have the system implemented at every one of its events.
Other Changes
Another change at Wimbledon this year will be the introduction of graphical cues on displays to complement the audio calls from the ELC system.
This solves instances where spectators have sometimes been unsure whether a ball was in or out.
Finally, with precisely a century of days to go until the beginning of the tournament, organizers have further revealed an increase in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
